KMA Architecture & Engineering (KMA) has announced that construction is underway on the P704V In-Service Engineering facility at China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station in Ridgecrest, Calif. KMA was retained by Barnhart Balfour Beatty in March of 2009 and construction is expected to be complete by spring 2010.
The one-story, 20,000 square foot, in-service engineering facility was designed with sustainable features including efficient cooling equipment, storm water runoff management and the installation of a cool roof in order to reduce the roof surface temperature up to 100 degrees.
“KMA’s history working with government projects has been valuable in designing the in-service engineering facility at China Lake Naval Air Weapons Station as we can offer strong knowledge and experience of military planning,” said Jay Janda, project architect for KMA. “P-704v is a unique specialized technical facility.”
The in-service engineering facility is a secure structure comprised of tilt-up concrete walls, steel framing, and a standing seam metal roof. The facility will also include three work areas, support spaces, ready service lockers, large bay doors to allow truck access and overhead cranes inside the facility for heavy equipment.